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Nestor Bustamante, III

Partner at Hinckley Allen

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LocationFort LauderdaleFlorida, United States
Current rolePartnerHinckley Allen · since Jan 2024
Government service5yrsMiami-Dade County

About

Nestor Bustamante is a seasoned litigator representing diverse members of the construction industry. With nearly four decades of experience, Nestor handles a wide variety of complex matters related to construction litigation and arbitrations, contracts, licensing, suretyship, building permits and codes, bid protests, and construction liens. Clients choose Nestor for his compassionate, conscientious approach to dispute resolution. With a trustworthy and dependable character, Nestor is recognized for leveraging his knowledge of industry issues to address and overcome challenges and problems effectively.

Nestor’s professional journey, which includes serving as an Assistant State Attorney and holding the position of Division Chief while handling Special Gang Prosecution, equips him with a profound appreciation and understanding of all contributing factors in high-stakes environments. This experience has contributed significantly to his success in achieving positive case outcomes. Nestor generously shares his extensive industry knowledge and experiences as an adjunct faculty member within Florida International University’s Department of Construction Management.

Roles

Jan 2024–Present
Current role

Partner

Hinckley Allen

AttorneyCivil LitigationWhite Collar CrimeLegal
Feb 1989–Dec 2024
Former role

Shareholder

Ferencik Libanoff Brandt Bustamante & Goldstein, P.A.

StockerFinance
Jan 1985–Dec 1989
Former role

Assistant State Attorney

Miami-Dade County, Special Gang Prosecution

(appointed)Florida

AttorneyResearchLegal AssistantLegal

Recognition

Honors

AV Rated

Martindale-Hubbell Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers

August 2025

Lawyer of the Year

Best Lawyers in America

May 2024

Construction Law

Best Lawyers in America

August 2025

(2013-2026)

Super Lawyers

Construction Litigation

Florida | August 2025

(2007, 2019-2025)

South Florida Top Lawyers

August 2025

(2023-Present)

Best Attorneys in Florida

August 2025

(2012-Present)

Publications & speeches

Hinckley Allen’s Widespread Recognition in the 2024 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Lists

Hinckley Allen News

October 2024

More than 60 Hinckley Allen attorneys were named to the Super Lawyers® and Rising Stars lists in Connecticut, Florida, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Upstate New York for 2024, including those newly recognized and featured in the Top Lists.

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Hinckley Allen Attorneys Shine in 2025 Edition of Best Lawyers®

Hinckley Allen News

August 2024

Hinckley Allen is pleased to announce that over 100 attorneys are recognized in the 2025 edition of Best Lawyers in America®, including 14 “Lawyers of the Year” and 41 “Ones to Watch.” This recognition, marking the largest group of attorneys honored in the firm’s history, reaffirms our commitment to hiring and retaining top talent and providing our clients with superior legal services.

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